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Alderman briefs council on Illinois SB1563, saying it lets police remove squatters more quickly

City Council of the City of Hometown · January 27, 2026
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Summary

Alderman Weber briefed the council on newly passed Illinois SB1563, describing how it allows police to remove unauthorized occupants more quickly and treat them as criminal trespassers while maintaining formal eviction requirements for former tenants.

Alderman Melissa Weber summarized recently enacted Illinois SB1563, saying the law "makes it easier for property owners to remove squatters. Police can now remove unauthorized occupants without waiting for a full eviction and treat them as criminal trespassers, who may face fines or arrest." She clarified that formal evictions remain required for former tenants or anyone with prior legal access.

Mayor Finnegan said the city would use the law in instances where a seller would not leave a house after it was sold. The briefing was informational; no ordinance or local policy change was proposed at the meeting. The council recorded the new state law and discussed using it in applicable enforcement situations.

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